HMNZS Southland ex HMS DidoHMS Dido was a Royal Navy (RN) Leander-class frigate. Entering service in 1961, Dido was involved in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation, served with NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic on several occasions, and was one of the frigates used for the filming of the drama series Warship.Following a defence review at the startContinue reading “HMNZS Southland (F104) Leander Class – Ex HMS Dido (more photos on blog – https://rnznnews.com/ )”
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A fiery Five Eyes relationship is sparked
A chance conversation in Antarctica between a couple of firefighters more than a year ago has led to the United States Air Force Air National Guard arriving in New Zealand for a two-week firefighting exercise. 07 May, 2025 The exercise, Southern Steel, took place at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Auckland and theContinue reading “A fiery Five Eyes relationship is sparked”
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill
By Jim Gomez, The Associated Press – May 6, 2025, 05:34 AM The BRP Miguel Malvar takes on water before sinking while being positioned as a target vessel as part of a joint US-Philippines military exercise on Monday. (Armed Forces of the Philippines PAO via AP) MANILA, Philippines — A World War II-era Philippine Navy ship to be used as aContinue reading “WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill”
Wings of history, wings of victory: Which aircraft were seen on the VE Day 80 flypast
5th May 2025 at 4:40pm A spectacular flypast has taken place as part of the 80th anniversary commemorations for Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the war in Europe in 1945. More than 1,300 personnel from the Armed Forces, uniformed services and youth organisations marched through central London, retracing a historic route fromContinue reading “Wings of history, wings of victory: Which aircraft were seen on the VE Day 80 flypast”
NZ Defence Force receives operating funding boost
Minister of Defence Judith Collins has announced a large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of Budget 2025. 05 May, 2025 The New Zealand Defence Force will receive a $957 million increase over the next four years to fund essential operational activity. Defence Minister Judith Collins made the announcement at RNZAF BaseContinue reading “NZ Defence Force receives operating funding boost”
